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Essential Hinduism

Title
Essential Hinduism / Steven J. Rosen ; foreword by Graham M. Schweig.
Author
Rosen, Steven, 1955-
Publication
Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2006.

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xxi, 266 p.; 25 cm.
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Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-249) and index.
Contents
Foreword / by Graham M. Schweig -- Introduction -- The antecedents : everything comes from something -- Hinduism : the one and the many -- Dharma and the Hindu social system -- What are the Vedas? -- Epic Hinduism -- The Bhagavad-Gita and the life of Lord Krishna -- The Puranas and the Bhagavata -- Vaishnavism and the practice of Hinduism -- Underlying metaphysics -- The yoga of eating -- Idols, deities, worship, and temples -- Festivals and holidays -- Sonic theology -- Conclusion.
Call Number
*OLY 07-4232
ISBN
  • 0275990060 (alk. paper)
  • 9780275990060 (alk. paper)
LCCN
2006024490
OCLC
70775665
Author
Rosen, Steven, 1955-
Title
Essential Hinduism / Steven J. Rosen ; foreword by Graham M. Schweig.
Imprint
Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2006.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-249) and index.
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Research Call Number
*OLY 07-4232
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